Comparison of DW-1021 and Separate Doses of Pelubi CR and Zytram CR Under Fasting Conditions

NCT ID: NCT07032558

Last Updated: 2025-08-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

14 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-20

Study Completion Date

2025-10-25

Brief Summary

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This is a Phase 1, randomized, open-label, single-dose, two-period, cross-over study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of DW-1021, a fixed-dose combination tablet containing Pelubiprofen 45 mg and Tramadol 45.9 mg (as a salt), in healthy adult Vietnamese male volunteers. The study compares DW-1021 with the co-administration of two reference drugs: Pelubi CR 45 mg (Pelubiprofen) and Zytram CR 75 mg (Tramadol HCl), under fasting conditions.

A total of 14 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the test drug followed by the reference drugs, or vice versa, with a 14-day washout period between the two dosing periods. Blood samples will be collected over a 48-hour period after each administration to evaluate drug concentrations. The main purpose is to assess and compare the rate and extent of absorption (Cmax, AUC) of the test and reference products.

The study is sponsored by Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in collaboration with Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It is conducted under ethical approval by the National Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research of Vietnam.

Detailed Description

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This clinical trial is designed to evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetic characteristics of DW-1021, a fixed-dose combination of Pelubiprofen and Tramadol in salt form (Pelubiprofen 45 mg - Tramadol 45.9 mg), with the co-administration of the individual components-Pelubi CR 45 mg (controlled release Pelubiprofen) and Zytram CR 75 mg (controlled release Tramadol hydrochloride)-in healthy adult male Vietnamese volunteers under fasting conditions.

This is an open-label, randomized, single-dose, two-treatment, two-period, two-sequence crossover study. Fourteen eligible participants will be randomized into two sequences: Test-Reference (TR) and Reference-Test (RT), with each dosing period separated by a 14-day washout. Study drugs will be administered in a fasted state, and blood samples will be collected at multiple time points up to 48 hours post-dose for pharmacokinetic analysis.

The primary PK parameters include Cmax and AUCt. Secondary PK parameters include Tmax, AUC∞, and t1/2. Safety will be monitored through assessment of adverse events, vital signs, clinical laboratory tests, and physical examinations throughout the study.

The trial is sponsored by Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Analytical testing of plasma concentrations will be performed by Invites Bio-Core, and CRO support is provided by Big Leap Clinical Research Support JSC. The study is approved by the National Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research of Vietnam (Approval No. 277/CN-HĐĐĐ, dated 12/12/2024). This study was additionally approved for protocol amendments by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health under Decision No. 3840/QĐ-BYT, dated December 19, 2024.

Conditions

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Healthy Volunteer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

This is a randomized, open-label, single-dose, 2-treatment, 2-period, 2-sequence (2x2) crossover study conducted under fasting conditions. Fourteen healthy male volunteers will be randomly assigned to one of two sequences: Test-Reference (Group A) or Reference-Test (Group B), with a 14-day washout period between dosing periods. The test drug (DW-1021, Pelubiprofen 45 mg - Tramadol 45.9 mg salt) or the reference drugs (Pelubi CR 45 mg and Zytram CR 75 mg) will be administered orally with 150 mL of water after at least 10 hours of fasting. Blood samples will be collected up to 48 hours post-dose in each period for pharmacokinetic evaluation.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

This is an open-label study. No parties are masked.

Study Groups

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Sequence A: Test → Reference

Participants in this arm will receive the test drug DW-1021 (Pelubiprofen 45 mg - Tramadol 45.9 mg salt) in Period I, followed by the reference drugs-Pelubi CR 45 mg and Zytram CR 75 mg-in Period II. A 14-day washout period separates the two dosing periods.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

DW-1021

Intervention Type DRUG

DW-1021 is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing Pelubiprofen 45 mg and Tramadol 45.9 mg (as a salt), formulated as a controlled-release film-coated tablet. It is administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions for the evaluation of pharmacokinetics in healthy adult male volunteers.

Pelubi CR + Zytram CR

Intervention Type DRUG

The reference treatment consists of two separate controlled-release film-coated tablets: Pelubi CR (Pelubiprofen 45 mg) and Zytram CR (Tramadol HCl 75 mg). These are co-administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions to compare the pharmacokinetic profile against the fixed-dose combination DW-1021.

Sequence B: Reference → Test

Participants in this arm will receive the reference drugs-Pelubi CR 45 mg and Zytram CR 75 mg-in Period I, followed by the test drug DW-1021 (Pelubiprofen 45 mg - Tramadol 45.9 mg salt) in Period II. A 14-day washout period separates the two dosing periods.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

DW-1021

Intervention Type DRUG

DW-1021 is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing Pelubiprofen 45 mg and Tramadol 45.9 mg (as a salt), formulated as a controlled-release film-coated tablet. It is administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions for the evaluation of pharmacokinetics in healthy adult male volunteers.

Pelubi CR + Zytram CR

Intervention Type DRUG

The reference treatment consists of two separate controlled-release film-coated tablets: Pelubi CR (Pelubiprofen 45 mg) and Zytram CR (Tramadol HCl 75 mg). These are co-administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions to compare the pharmacokinetic profile against the fixed-dose combination DW-1021.

Interventions

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DW-1021

DW-1021 is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing Pelubiprofen 45 mg and Tramadol 45.9 mg (as a salt), formulated as a controlled-release film-coated tablet. It is administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions for the evaluation of pharmacokinetics in healthy adult male volunteers.

Intervention Type DRUG

Pelubi CR + Zytram CR

The reference treatment consists of two separate controlled-release film-coated tablets: Pelubi CR (Pelubiprofen 45 mg) and Zytram CR (Tramadol HCl 75 mg). These are co-administered as a single oral dose with 150 mL of water under fasting conditions to compare the pharmacokinetic profile against the fixed-dose combination DW-1021.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Pelubiprofen 45 mg - Tramadol 45.9 mg salt combination Pelubiprofen-Tramadol fixed-dose combination Pelubiprofen 45 mg controlled-release tablet Tramadol HCl 75 mg controlled-release tablet

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy male subjects aged 20 to 40 years at screening visit
2. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
3. Body weight greater than 50 kg
4. Systolic blood pressure between 100 mmHg and 129 mmHg; diastolic blood pressure less than 84 mmHg
5. Regular heart rate ranging from 60 to 90 beats per minute
6. No clinically significant medical history or evidence of congenital or chronic diseases, including but not limited to: hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, hypoglycemia when fasting, swallowing difficulties, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, liver insufficiency, renal insufficiency, endocrine disorders, neurological or psychiatric disorders, immunological, hematological, or hereditary diseases, tuberculosis, or infectious diseases
7. Suitable laboratory test results (hematology, urinalysis, blood chemistry, HCV/AIDS, HBsAg, anti-HCV) and electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening: no pathological findings; clinical laboratory parameters within the normal range or, if outside the normal range, not clinically significant as judged by the investigator
8. Willing and able to provide written informed consent after being fully informed about the study objectives and possible adverse effects
9. Agree to use effective contraception from initial administration until 7 days after the last dose of test or reference drugs

Exclusion Criteria

1. Use of drugs that induce or inhibit drug-metabolizing enzymes (e.g., barbiturates) within 30 days prior to administration, or use of any medication that might affect the study within 10 days prior to administration
2. Participation in any other clinical trial within 3 months prior to screening
3. Blood donation within 8 weeks prior to drug administration
4. History of gastrointestinal surgery that may affect drug absorption
5. History of drug abuse, or use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products within 1 year before participation
6. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to the test or reference drug or their components
7. Known genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption, which are characterized by symptoms like diarrhea and bloating after consuming dairy products
8. Suffering from dysphagia
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Big Leap Research

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Clinical Trial and Bioequivalence Center

Haiphong, Hai Phong, Vietnam

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Trial and Bioequivalence Center

Haiphong, Hai Phong, Vietnam

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Vietnam

Central Contacts

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Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, MD, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+84936685007

Facility Contacts

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Van Anh Tran, MSc.Pharm

Role: primary

0343035492

Phuong Thi Thu Nguyen, MD, PhD

Role: backup

+84-0936685007

Van Anh Tran, MSc.Pharm

Role: primary

0343035492

Phuong Thi Thu Nguyen, MD, PhD

Role: backup

References

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Choi IA, Baek HJ, Cho CS, Lee YA, Chung WT, Park YE, Lee YJ, Park YB, Lee J, Lee SS, Yoo WH, Song JS, Kang SW, Kim HA, Song YW. Comparison of the efficacy and safety profiles of a pelubiprofen versus celecoxib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a 6-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase III, non-inferiority clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Nov 18;15:375. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-375.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25403311 (View on PubMed)

Shin JS, Baek SR, Sohn SI, Cho YW, Lee KT. Anti-inflammatory effect of pelubiprofen, 2-[4-(oxocyclohexylidenemethyl)-phenyl]propionic acid, mediated by dual suppression of COX activity and LPS-induced inflammatory gene expression via NF-kappaB inactivation. J Cell Biochem. 2011 Dec;112(12):3594-603. doi: 10.1002/jcb.23290.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21809372 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Protocol No. DW-1021

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

DW-1021

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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